How to Follow Open Source News with Copilot
Open source news in your IDE with Copilot and ToolRouter. OSS updates while coding.
Tool
Copilot surfaces open source releases and updates relevant to the packages in your current project. Watch for new versions of frameworks in your dependency tree, catch migration guides before you upgrade, and discover Show HN projects that solve problems you are currently working on.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Tech News tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Find open source news in tech stories"
- Copilot returns OSS-related stories
- Check for updates to your project dependencies
- Get details on relevant releases
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Tech News tool
What open source tools and libraries were released or updated this week? Check tech news.
Tips
- Watch for new versions of frameworks in your package.json
- Community discussion reveals migration pain points before you hit them
- New Show HN projects often have the most innovative approaches